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Dr. Edward Suarez, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Aloha, I am Dr. Edward Suarez. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience consulting, training and providing mental health services to a wide range of individuals around the world, including Florida, Hawaii and recently, headquartered in Morocco helping U.S. Peace Corps volunteers adjust to life in Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. I received my doctoral degree from the University of Hawaii, specializing in cross-cultural approaches to severe mental illnesses (such as schizophrenia, bipolar and major depression) but since then have expanded my expertise into areas of adjustment, stress & coping, anxiety (including social anxiety, OCD and phobias)

My training and therapeutic approach focus on using best practices such as client-centered, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including mindfulness and motivational interviewing, designed to help my clients efficiently assess and address problems in the here and now without having to delve into ancient history. Usually this begins with a holistic assessment and focus on each person's health, diet, nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, socialization, stress coping skills and self-care regimen, in addition to any additional specific concerns of each client I serve.

My therapeutic approach emphasizes rapport building, empathic listening, radical acceptance, genuineness, and helping client's develop skills so they can build on therapy to independently maximize their potential. The therapeutic relationship involves mutual collaboration in creating a client-based and client-driven plan so we can honestly assess and document progress and client readiness to successfully graduate and move on in a reasonable amount of time.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

License information

HI Psychologist PSY-839

FL Psychologist PY9615

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Edward Suarez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I have been in therapy with Dr. Suarez for some years now. We started during a nasty divorce, and we have been working together thru tough times and great moments, and today as I'm preparing to welcome my firstborn child with my happy couple, I can say I'm thrilled to have Dr. Suarez in this journey, I hope we have many years to come and we keep building this peace were my new family is growing.

Thank you so much, Doc!

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Edward for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Dr. S has been the best therapist I have ever had and I work in mental health. I feel heard, respected and guided in a healthy and productive way. Thank you Dr. S for everything.

Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Edward for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

I love doctor Eddy! He’s amazing and I just enjoy him weekly!

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Edward for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Dr Suarez is greatly helping me understand the core of my depression. He's easy to talk to and clearly listens to what I have to say

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Edward for 1 month on issues concerning depression

Dr. Suarez shows a great amount of empathy and understanding, I felt that his questions were really useful in getting to the root of the issues.

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Edward for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I am very grateful to have connected with Dr. Suarez.
He has been tremendously helpful in my healing journey. He continuously encourages me and challenges me to show up authentically, in ways I haven't ever been able to, prior to beginning therapy. He allows me the space to vent, to mourn, to celebrate, and to sit still and think--often times, all in one session.
I was skeptical of starting therapy and opening up to someone I considered a stranger but Dr. Edward Suarez made this process positive and inviting. Now in many ways he knows me better than anyone in my life outside of therapy (we are still working on that). I look forward to continuing my growth with his support and will forever hold space and gratitude for what he has taught me.

Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Edward for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse